"The secrets of Plateau Mont-Royal, one of Montreal's finest neighborhood. After years of Manhattan living, I moved to Plateau Mont-Royal, a residential neighborhood that was subsequently pronounced the coolest spot in Montreal.To this day, I`m still blown away by its dynamic, yet laid-back, charm...You don't have to head downtown to find a decent place to stay. I personally recommend the popular (book early) Auberge de La Fontaine, a 21-room Bed & Breakfast situated in a magnificent stone house overlooking Parc Lafontaine. Rooms are spacious and designed with a great deal of care. Some come with a whirlpool, others with a sitting room." Kerstin Sabene. New York Post May 2004

"2003- Getaways and day trips-Belle-de-jour: Montreal's must-see neighbourhoods.The Plateau : Located to the east of Mount Royal Park is the fabled Plateau, decidedly bohemian, with bookshops, corners cafés and theme bars. Excellent B&Bs are plentful, the Auberge de La Fontaine is a stylish 21-room hotel across from the sprawling Lafontaine park." Toronto Life 2003

"My first idea which I came up with this summer was to be a tourist. That was how I came to spend four nights at the International Jazz de Montréal. My wife Pamela, I stayed at a charming inn, Auberge de La Fontaine, accross the street from Lafontaine park, starting each day in a glassed - in cafe overlooking park. " Jon Anderson, Chicago Tribune, Travel section, and the Star-Ledger, Newark NJ, October 2003

Washington Flyer "For locals in the know, a stretch of Montreal known as the Plateau has become the most alluring part of town. keep it to yourself.. While the Plateau overflows with fromage and groovy jeans, one thing it lacks is a lot of lodging. There are a handful of B&Bs and Auberge de La Fontaine, a cosy and quiet inn fashioned out of a couple of Victorian row houses."Margaret Loftus,Washington Flyer, August 2003.

"Flirting with Montreal. A stroll though "the Plateau", a district made famous by playwright Michel Tremblay, will give you a taste of an authentic, untouristed slice of Montreal as it is lived by some of its more bohemian residents. Wander down side streets to see signature Montreal street-scapes with their spiral staircases.Hotel heaven, in the Plateau area, a stylish and charming option in the Auberge de La Fontaine." Ingrid Peritz, The Globe and Mail, Toronto, July 2003

"Auberge de La Fontaine is a Québec original in the heart of Montréal's most international neighbourhood, le Plateau Mont-Royal, an eclectic Soho-style collection of world-beat cafés, funky boutiques and modern art galleries. The Auberge is pleasant, moderately-priced alternative to a large hotel, and only a short walk from downtown Montréal. Tha inn itself, on a leafy, residental stret facing Parc LaFontaine, one of the city's largest green spaces, is sheltered from Le Plateau's busy fray. Auberge de La Fontaine operates in two connected Victorian greystones dating back almost 100 years. A silver cupola attests to historic authenticity and adds a rather royal air, but the Victorian era ends there." North American Inns/ B&B summer 2003

"The Plateau Mont-Royal neighborhood is home both to local clothing designers and shops featuring home decor, anitques and ethnic imports. Visitors have a lot of choice at prices much lower than in large US cities. The Auberge de La Fontaine is 21 - room inn which blends traditional comfort with contemparary style." Patricia Harris and David Lyon, Travel Smart, New York, April 2003

Constitutionnal news "There are several small inns and B&Bs in the fashionable Plateau Mont-royal neighborhood. auberge de La fontaine (1-800-597-0597, www.aubergedelafontaine.com) has 21 rooms. some with a view of lovely Parc Lafontaine, with rates from $85 to $150 u.s." Paula Crouch Thrasher, Constitutionnal news, March 2003

The Atlanta Journal Constitution "The Flavors of Montreal: amid bustle, public markets offer enticing chance to sample local products, get a taste of street life.Three major public markets-Marché Atwater, Marché Jean-Talon and Marché Maisonneuve are open year-round. Each has its distinct character, however, shaped by the neighborhood that surrounds it.There are several small inns in the fashionable Plateau Mont-Royal neighborhood. Auberge de La Fontaine has 21 rooms, some with a view of lovely Parc Lafontaine." Russel McCulley, The Atlanta Journal Constitution, March 2003

Wisconsin State Journal "What I also liked, on my June travels to previously unexplored parts of my hometown, was the sense of safety I felt.We had no problems walking, late at night, to restaurants or back to our hotel, The Auberge de La Fontaine. It now has 21 rooms, two with balconies overlooking the park, one of the city's biggest greenspaces. The neighboring streets are fiiled with the soaring outdoor staircases typical ot working-class French areas." Jon Anderson, Wisconsin State Journal, January 2003

"This hotel scores high on charm and location, right across from Parc Lafontaine and close to the restaurants and shops of av du Mont-Royal. Its modern rooms are brithly painted, have queen or twin beds, and private bathrooms. Extras like private balcony and jacuzzi are also available. Breakfast and parking included." The Rough Guide to Montreal

"Montreal is a city with its roots embedded firmly in the decadent as much as the devout. Montreal's landmark hotels are actually to be recommanded and not just for those with big bucks. In the perennialy hip Plateau, the friendly Auberge de La Fontaine enjoys a peaceful location opposite the lovely Parc Lafontaine. Look out for the Quebecois tin dome roof." Sarah Barrel, Wanderlust

"Week-end Escapes - One of the city's unheralded gems is the auberge de La Fontaine, a charming parkside inn". Greg Lalas, Boston Magazine

"Nice stone house where guests will be warmly welcomed in this charming B&B inn in front of Park Lafontaine, an 84-acre park close to the downtown area. The 21 air-conditioned rooms and suites, some with whirlpool bath, others with terrace or balcony, are beautiful, comfortable, and will make guests feel at home. Enjoy a generous continental buffet and free access to the kitchen for snacks." The Annual Directory of American and Canadian Bed & Breakfast

"A gem of an inn located opposite Lafontaine Park. Be sure to reserve." Air France Magazine

"Montreal, a city awash in beauty and fun, plus a harbor of French Canadian History. Two weeks in French Canada seemek like an inexpensive substitute for Paris, but it turned out to be much more than that. It was glorious : interesting, cosmopolitan, beautiful and fun. Place to stay : Auberge de La Fontaine. A pretty, old-world hotel across Rue Rachel from the big Parc Lafontaine, which has walking paths, gardens and two small lakes. Whithin strolling distance of dozens of open-air cafes and in a quiet, gentrified neighborhood of rowhouses. Breakfast - fresh fruit, granola and all things good - is served in a bright sunny room. The buttery fragrance of croissants woke me more than once." Laurie Hertzel, Minneapolis Star Tribune    

"Out, about and underground in Montreal...Those of us who prefer living in the countrystill hanker after the museums, galleries, theaters and restaurants of the city, and Montreal has them all in abundance, with added bonus of its embedded french culture. Moreover, it's close with a very favorable exchange rate streching the dollar by half.  If you go, Auberge de La Fontaine on Rachel street." Patricia and Robert Foulke, The Post Star, Glen Falls, N.Y.

"Out, about and underground in Montreal...Those of us who prefer living in the countrystill hanker after the museums, galleries, theaters and restaurants of the city, and Montreal has them all in abundance, with added bonus of its embedded french culture. Moreover, it's close with a very favorable exchange rate streching the dollar by half.  If you go, Auberge de La Fontaine on Rachel street." Patricia and Robert Foulke, The Post Star, Glen Falls, N.Y. march 2000"Montreal; two wheels, few hills. A place to stay; L'Auberge de La Fontaine, an appealing small hotel, next to Velo Quebec and the Maison des cyclistes on one of the city's bike loops. It's named for the park is overlooks, which contains the city's prettiest pond; pack your ice skates if you go in winter. Its 21 rooms include 3 suites."  Judith Yarnall, New York Times Travel 

"European-style inns are as rare as frog feathers in North American cities. Montréal is an exception, and this smart, intimate inn is exemplary. A handsome stone structure with a shiny. pressed-tin roof, it stands a few stides away from one of the prettiest parks in the city. The staff is helpful and friendly, even before you sign in." American Express Travel Guide, Toronto, Montreal & Quebec City, 2nd Edition

"Montréal is Canada's second biggest city, the only French-speaking metropolis in North America and-after Paris-one of the largest French speaking cities in the world.  Intimate, with just 21 rooms, the Auberge de La Fontaine is located North of Downtown and some distance from the Métro Mont-Royal Station."  Fodor's Citypack Montreal

"A silver cupola distinguishes Auberge de La Fontaine, a stately private residence that was later converted to a discotheque. Jean Lamothe and wife Céline Boudreau bought the disco in the late 1980s and gave it new life. It now houses twenty one rooms, two with balconies overlooking Parc Lafontaine, one of the city's largest greenspaces and a great place to bike or stroll through. Choose a room with a Jacuzzi tub for your romantic weekend. You'll find terry bathrobes near the tub. The rooms are spacious and nicely decorated and impart a sense of calm as soon as you enter. If your room is not yet available, leave your bags and walk west on rue Rachel to rue St-Denis. Walk south on rue St-Denis to the corner of Pine. here you'll find the most wonderful French bistro in the city." Romantic Days and Nights in Montréal Guide

"Auberge de La Fontaine is a lovely cross between a Bed & Breakfast and a small hotel. Guests have access to a kitchen, which includes a well-stocked cookie jar." Anita Diamant, Boston Globe Magazine  

"Auberge de La Fontaine: Our special recommendation. The decor of this small hotel in the heart of the trendy Plateau Mont-Royal district sounds wild - contrasting purple and bare-brick walls, a red molding separating yellow walls from a green ceiling, dark green doors with mauve frames - but the hotel is restful and delightful. Its 21 rooms are scattered over three floors in two turn-of-the-century residences. Some of them have whirlpool baths and a few have private balconies. Guests can use the little ground-floor kitchen and take whatever they like from its fridge full of snacks. The hotel is right on one of the city's bicycle paths and just across the street from Parc Lafontaine."  Fodor's Guide

"Arriving in town by evening, we check into the art deco elegance of the Auberge de La Fontaine, a few blocks from downtown. The staff is gracious in both French and English."  Marie Harris, Bangor Daily News

"Hip Hot Spots - The Plateau Mont-Royal... 4th hippest neighborhood in the U.S.A. and Canada. Local pride has inspired Montrealers to create a tres hip scene here along boulevard Saint-Laurent and rue Saint-Denis. Conversation buzzes in several tongues throughout outdoor cafes, cellar restaurants and galleries in brick row houses."  Eric White, Utne Reader

"Charming and relaxed. Combines the intimacy of a family-run hotel with business-travel efficiency. Guests who feel peckish can help themselves to delicious, free, home-made snacks from the pantry." Condé Nast Traveller, London

"Ulysses's Favourite Accommodations for the reception. The Auberge de La Fontaine lies opposite lovely Parc Lafontaine. Designed with a great deal of care, it has a lot of style. A feeling of calm and relaxation emanates from the rooms, all of which are nicely decorated. Guests are offered a complimentary snack during the day. All these attractives features have made this a  popular place - so mush so that it is best to make reservations."  Ulysses Travel Guide

"I recently came back from a trip to Montreal, and here is one of the best bargains I found... Auberge de La Fontaine, a 21 room Victorian style manor with pleasant interiors. It's also a five minute walk from the city's peppy Latin Quarter district."  Suzan Dresner, Bottom Line Connecticut

"Frommer's Favorites. For those who like to stay a little distance away from frenetic downtown districts, this urban inn at the northern edge of Lafontaine Park may be just the ticket. The park is a bit far from the action, except in summer, when free concerts are performed there and its tennis courts and jogging and cycling paths get vigorous use. The inn has clean, sprightly rooms and bathrooms equipped with hairdryers. The suites have whirlpools, while many of the other rooms have terraces or balconies. Those in the new section are roomier; units in back are quieter. Guests may use the terrace on the third floor, as well as a small kitchen that's kept stocked with complimentary cookies, tea, and juice." Frommer's Guide, Montréal & Québec City

"L'Auberge de La Fontaine : This is the insider's alternative to the huge, impersonal hotels of downtown. Its 21 guest rooms are decorated in contemporary tones, and many of them face out onto Park Lafontaine. Breakfast is included in the room rates, the atmosphere is convivial, and there's a communal kitchen accessible to all."  Access Montreal & Quebec City Guide

"Auberge de La Fontaine: Accommodations at this historic stone Victorian are the piece de resistance. The award-winning inn offers individually decorated, sound-proofed rooms, all in a modern style. Some rooms have exposed brick walls, sitting area, a terrace or a balcony, and the three suites include a whirlpool. Guests have access to the kitchen, where they can find a snack. Continental breakfast is served each morning. Breads, muffins, cereals, cheeses, cold cuts, yoghurt and fresh fruits fill the buffet in the inn's dining room. The staff is happy to help guests find their way to attractions in Montreal, and parking at the inn is free. Ratings: 4 Stars. Breakfast was superb and we enjoyed the quietness of the room."  American Historic Inns Guide

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